Nikola Jokic's Absurd Shot Went Viral In Celtics-Nuggets Game

Nikola Jokic made an incredible shot during Friday's game.

May 14, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) reacts after a play in the second quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves during game five of the second round for the 2024 NBA playoffs at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images / Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

On Friday afternoon, the Denver Nuggets and Boston Celtics opened up the preseason with a game in Abu Dhabi.

During the game, 2024 MVP Nikola Jokic made an incredible shot that got a lot of views on social media.

Via The NBA: "Jokic switches hands mid-air and throws it up 😲#NBAinAbuDhabi"

Jokic switches hands mid-air and throws it up 😲#NBAinAbuDhabi

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📲 https://t.co/HjGKkAZcer pic.twitter.com/LXkEORcXsU

— NBA (@NBA) October 4, 2024

Jokic finished the game with 14 points, eight rebounds, two assists and two steals while shooting 5/7 from the field in 17 minutes of playing time.

The Nuggets lost by a score of 107-103.

Many fans reacted to the shot on social media.

@G5Rovic: "Going from the left hand hook and finishing with right hand floater, all in one motion…. Seriously?!?!!"

Going from the left hand hook and finishing with right hand floater, all in one motion…. Seriously?!?!!

— G5Rovic (@G5Rovic) October 4, 2024

@TheWingPlayer: "When you’ve got skills like that, who needs a plan? 🤯🏀"

When you’ve got skills like that, who needs a plan? 🤯🏀

— The Wing Player (@TheWingPlayer) October 4, 2024

@moses_mukira: "Joker is going for MVP 4
He’ll have 4 like Bron
He’s that good"

Joker is going for MVP 4
He’ll have 4 like Bron
He’s that good https://t.co/hmWR3e2ibh

— Moses Mukira (@moses_mukira) October 4, 2024

@SerbsInSports: "If this isn't athleticism I don't know what is"

If this isn't athleticism I don't know what is https://t.co/IjHlMoVCQY

— THE JOKER(S) 🃏🇷🇸🏆 (@SerbsInSports) October 4, 2024

@MarketMovers10: "Best player on the planet. Followed by luka. No questions asked"

Best player on the planet. Followed by luka. No questions asked

— Yoda Trades (@MarketMovers10) October 4, 2024

Jokic is coming off another sensational year where he averaged 26.4 points, 12.4 rebounds, 9.0 assists and 1.4 steals per contest while shooting 58.3% from the field and 35.9% from the three-point range.

The Nuggets were the second seed in the Western Conference with a 57-25 record.

They lost to the Minnesota Timberwolves in the second round of the 2024 NBA playoffs.

May 19, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) drives with the ball in the third quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves in game seven of the second round for the 2024 NBA playoffs at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images / Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Following five preseason games against the Boston Celtics, Phoenix Suns, Oklahoma City Thunder, and Minnesota Timberwolves, the Nuggets will open up the regular season with a matchup against the Thunder on October 24 (in Denver).

Jokic is going into his tenth season.

Jokic switches hands mid-air for the finish. 🤯

pic.twitter.com/W9hsAs0SDD

— Hoop Central (@TheHoopCentral) October 4, 2024